Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-11
BEEcHER DEAD.
Rev. Henry Ward Besoher striok-
en- With Apcplexy Saturday,
Passes Away Tuesday.

Ward Beecher died at o 80 o'clock
this morning in the presence of most
OF tho members Of his family.
No Grape was hung ON the door,
Mr.. Beecher having always objected
TO this and the gloom associated with
II In the presence of death. Instead,
a magnificent wreath of flowers hung
from the left side of the doorway at
the top of the stoop, composed of red
and white roses and lilies of the val
ley tied up with white satin.
DETAILS OF THE LAST HOURS.
1t was evident at an early hour
this morning that Mr.. Beecher could
survive but short time, and DIR.
Searle who was with him, so appraised
the family. At 4 80 A. NJ, the doc
tor wrote bulletin, in which lie
stated that Mr.. Beecher was falling
rapidly. At 7:30 A. NJ, he issued
the following:
"Mr. Beecher is sinking steadily,
and will probably live but a short
time"
Hundreds who came and read this
went away with sad expressions and
some with fearful eyes. Mr.. s. V.
White called at the house shortly be-
fore o'clock, and it was not long be-
fore he came out upon the stoop and
Informed the members of the press
that the end was very near. The
family were weeping and sobbing SO
they could be heard all through the
house. Dir. Searle stood by the bed
eide holding one of Mr.. Beecher's
hands, and at 0 80 he said:
"MR. BEECHER is NO MORE HE'S
DEAD"
1t is difficult to describe the scene
at this moment. Notwithstanding
the fact that his death was looked
for, that 1t had been expected hourly,
1t seemed 10 have come with such
crushing force the family were pros
trated with grief They could not
bring themselves TO the sad reality
that the kindly, musical voice of hus-
band, father and grandfather was
forever hushed in death, and that
they had only the remembrance OF
his kind admonitions. Mrs. Beecher,
who had borne up so bravely from
The first, and who had watched SO
at the bedside of her dy-
ng husband, was utterly broken
Town, and when supported
~ her son Harry, as she tottered
rom the room, looked as If It would
iot be long before she would follow
ler beloved husband.
BROOKLYN IN MOURNING.
The news of Mr.. Beecher's death
pread very quickly to all parts of
he city, and Brooklyn may be said
o be now a city of mourning. Even
hose who did not always concur
With Mr.. Beecher in his views had no
hesitation in expressing their deep
egret at his death. As mark of
aspect to his memory the flags on all
he public buildings were placed at
lalf-mast and Mayor Whitney had
he City Hall bell tolled. The COM
nittee appointed by the officers of
'lymouth church last Sunday to take
barge of the funeral, made the neces-
AIRY arrangements this morning, and |
Difference to the deceased's wish
7reath of flowers was hung on the ,
oor-bell instead of the customary
rape drapery.
Many years ago, Mr.. John I. How
I'D gave Mr.. Bcecher a portion of his
lot IN GREENWOOD cemetery, and the
nembers of Mr.. Beecher's family
rho have died have been buried
here, but the committee will proba-
ly select another plot. Mr.. Beech
RS twin babies died on the same day
Vhen the afterw ards famous preach.
r was young and poor, and compare
lively unknown. He was living at
he time in Mr.. Towards house and
vas given space on Evergreen Hill.
I is possible that Plymouth church,
r the citizens of Brooklyn at large,
will buy plot and erect handsome
monument. Some time ago Mr.. II.
". Sage, member of Plymouth
hurch, appropriated, by will sum
4 money to place statue of Mr..
,eecher In Prospect Park, after his
ecease. Mr.. Quincy Wood. the we'll
nown sculptor, who is to do the
york, will call at the house in the
curse OF the day for the purpose of
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